Ferris Wehbe
Businessman, Advocate & Community Leader
About Me
Ferris Wehbe is a dedicated community leader and entrepreneur with a profound commitment to social service, civic engagement, and the betterment of his community. His diverse experiences and relentless advocacy have made significant impacts in Hollywood and beyond.
Work Experience
Co-Founder and Operator
F&D Properties
Invested in Hollywood real estate during times of decline in 1983 Operated the acclaimed Hollywood Schoolhouse, a national model for creative K-6 education
Community Leadership
Co-Founder
Hollywood Sentinels Neighborhood Watch
Co-founded in 1988 to combat local crime
Co-Founder
Hollywood Youth Charities
Raised over $300,000 for youth activities
Member
Hollywood Police Activities League
Increased membership from 25 to 1,300 children
Co-Founder
Hollywood Youth Collaborative
Launched to provide after-school activities
Founder
Hollywood Beautification Team
Founded in early 1990s to clean and beautify neighborhoods
Founder & Board Member
Hollywood Media District, BID
Founder and board member since 2000
Co-Chair
Hollywood Redevelopment Project
Overseeing a 1,107-acre plan to revitalize Hollywood
Political & Civic Engagement
President
Hollywood VOTE
Led the initiative for Hollywood cityhood with 38,000 signatures
Chairman
Los Angeles Beirut Sister City Committee
Fostering cultural and business exchanges between LA and Beirut
Senior Assistant Governor
Rotary International District 5280
Chartered three new clubs and raised funds for international projects
Finance Chair
Eric Garcetti’s Super PAC, Lots of People Who Support Eric Garcetti
Raised $2.4 million in 90 days
Co-Chair
Measure M
Supporting a tax increase for improved public transportation in LA
Board Memberships
Board Member
Hollywood Chamber PAC
Elegant University - San Francisco, CA
Treasurer
The Getty House Foundation
Elegant University - San Francisco, CA
Vice President
Central Hollywood Neighborhood Council
Elegant University - San Francisco, CA
Co-Chair
Hollywood Community Police Advisory Board
Elegant University - San Francisco, CA
Advisor to the President
World Lebanese Cultural Union
Elegant University - San Francisco, CA
Treasurer
Los Angeles Cedars Rotary
Elegant University - San Francisco, CA
Board Member
House of Lebanon
Elegant University - San Francisco, CA
Board Member
Media Business Improvement District
Elegant University - San Francisco, CA
Co-Founder & Board Member
Our New Lebanon
Elegant University - San Francisco, CA
Advocacy Projects
Our New Lebanon
Advocating for Lebanese American Diplomatic Ties
LACC
Lebanese American Coordinating Committee
LA Cedars Rotary
Humanitarian Aid to Lebanon
WCLU
World Cultural Lebanese Union
Skills & Expertise
Advisory & Board Governance
Team Building
Business and Community Leadership
Civic Engagement and Advocacy
Political Campaign Management
Public Relations
Strategic Planning and Development
Strategic Planning and Development
Business Improvement Districts
Education and Youth Empowerment
Educational Leadership
Youth Program Development
Financial Acumen
Fundraising
Budget Management
Cross-Cultural Communication
International Relation
Multilingual Communication
Local Businesses I’ve Supported
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